Winter Toubkal
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Tour code: JT Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Basic Trek grade: Challenging to Tough
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
£357 £699
TOUR ONLY
DAYS 8 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE DAYS 8 From/To
MARRAKECH Optional city tour
Imill AREMD
MOROCCO
Sidi HIGH ATLAS RANGE
NELTNER REFUGE
Jebel
Toubkal 4167m
Tizi n ‘Ouanoums
Ouanoukrim 4086m
0 km 4 km Winter Toubkal JT A challenging winter trek to the summit of Mount Toubkal
With the snow-capped peaks of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains providing an impressive backdrop, we climb to the summit of North Africa’s highest peak, Jebel Toubkal (4167m). On a clear day we enjoy views from the summit across the Atlas range and over the Sahara Desert. We also explore the souks and medina of the bustling city of Marrakech.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Marrakech. Day 2 Aremd Drive into the Toubkal Massif to Imlil. Walk to the Berber village of Aremd (2000m) and spend the night in a village house. Day 3 Neltner Refuge Trek to Sidi Chamharouch (2340m); climb to the refuge (3207m). Receive some basic instruction on the use of crampons and ice axes and practice on the surrounding snow-covered slopes. Days 4 Toubkal Massif Climb to the
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Day 2 - 1hr Aremd
summit of Jebel Toubkal (4167m). Enjoy views of the entire Toubkal range before descending to the Neltner Refuge. Day 5 Climb to the summit of Mount Ouanoukrim (4086m), Morocco’s third highest peak. Trek the Tizi-n-Ougane path to reach the summit and enjoy views across the Anti Atlas and the Sahara. Day 6 Tizi-n- Ouanoums Trek to the Tizi Ouanoums pass (3650m) and visit the viewpoint
Neltner Toubkal
Optional acsent to 4086m
or second Toubkal attempt (4167m)
Day 3 - 5hrs Day 4 - 6.5hrs Day 5 - 8hrs Day 6 - 8hrs Day 7 - 1hrs
for spectacular views across Lac D’ifni. Descend to Aremd village (2000m). Day 7 The Red City Trek Walk to Imlil and drive to Marrakech. Explore the souks and medina of the ancient city. Day 8 Tour ends Marrakech.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Lake Ifni Tour essentials
Accommodation: 2 nights hotels, 2 nights village house, 3 nights mountain refuge. Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore tour leader plus driver(s); mountain guide, cook + muleteers. Transport: Minibus. Trekking Details: This is a 4-day trek with an average of 6 to 8 hours walking each day. We reach a maximum altitude of 4167m and have graded this trip as challenging to tough. We recommend that you know how to use a walking ice axe and crampons for this trek. Group Size: Generally 6 to 10.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 20 Jan - 27 Jan 10 Feb - 17 Feb 03 Mar - 10 Mar 24 Mar - 31 Mar 14 Apr - 21 Apr 20 Oct - 27 Oct 17 Nov - 24 Nov 29 Dec - 05 Jan
Ouanoukrim
2014 Tour only dates 19 Jan - 26 Jan 09 Feb - 16 Feb 16 Feb - 23 Feb 09 Mar - 16 Mar 13 Apr - 20 Apr
Tizi Ouanoums Pass
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £30 78 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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Africa and the Middle East - Morocco
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